Safeguarding Adults (POVA) - Housing

Workers in the health and social care sectors should complete the Safeguarding Adults – Social Care course. Please click here for
our accredited Safeguarding Adults course.

This e-learning course looks at the issues relating to safeguarding adults including notable drivers that have helped shape the UK's approach towards safeguarding adults. It is aimed at anyone who
comes into contact with vulnerable adults during the course of their work.

This course includes scenarios to help you to think about what you would do in a given situation.

On completion of this module learners will be able to:

Apply the external policies and procedures that relate to safeguarding adults

Explain who is covered by the term vulnerable adult

Identify signs and indicators of abuse

Know who to go to if you have concerns

Create a safe environment

Please note this module was reviewed and updated May 2010.

Lesson Plan

Welcome and Learning Objectives

Relevant Regulations

Definitions and Useful Terms

Roles & Responsibilities

Accreditation

The content of this course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

Certification

On completion of this course you will be able to download a College certificate.

Duration

Approximately 2 hours. The length of time taken depends entirely on how quickly you can study and absorb the material. You can proceed as quickly or slowly as you like.

Target Audience

This module is aimed at anyone who comes into contact with vulnerable adults.